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On Friday, Mark Cleary claimed five for 50 as Leicestershire continued to dominate.

The 24-year-old South Australian worked up a lively pace to put the home side in trouble as they replied to 402 for eight declared with an uninspired 262 all-out.

John Francis top scored with 52 but Somerset were in danger of following on when Rob Turner (37) and Matt Wood (33 not out) nudged them past their initial target of 253.

By the close Leicestershire had reached 95 for two in their second innings, a lead of 235.

Cleary was well supported by Charlie Dagnall (two for 49) as Leicestershire bowled far better than their Somerset counterparts had done after the first day wash-out. Cleary had impressed greatly, maintaining good pace throughout his 16 overs and getting the ball in the right place, something Somerset had failed to do the previous day.